Comments on: The Marlins think they have Pujols in the baghttps://mlb.nbcsports.com/2011/12/06/the-marlins-think-they-have-pujols-in-the-bag/
Baseball. Baseball. And then a bit more baseball.Thu, 24 May 2018 17:56:36 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.com/By: protiushttps://mlb.nbcsports.com/2011/12/06/the-marlins-think-they-have-pujols-in-the-bag/#comment-231325
Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:59:05 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=101188#comment-231325Paperlions makes a good point about Albert’s decline. How comfortable is Albert going to feel stranded in a rabid Miami fan base when he starts to age and his skills begin deteriorating, a fan base that has only known him for…three or four years, and will turn on him the minute he shows weakness, or an inability to get around on an inside fast ball.

He could, I suppose, choose to have his decline amid the more sympathetic,
understanding and friendly fans of Busch Stadium where everybody knows his name. And they will love him even more for the great joy that he has given them; and he will help them to know the life of a great ball player by living vicariously through his Herculean efforts.

]]>By: stlouis1baseballhttps://mlb.nbcsports.com/2011/12/06/the-marlins-think-they-have-pujols-in-the-bag/#comment-231068
Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:08:32 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=101188#comment-231068Really Sobeit? How about World Series titles, routine trips to the Playoffs and a fan base that picks up YOUR tab when you are taking the family out to dinner?
]]>By: stlouis1baseballhttps://mlb.nbcsports.com/2011/12/06/the-marlins-think-they-have-pujols-in-the-bag/#comment-231065
Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:06:19 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=101188#comment-231065My thoughts exactly Falcon. Unbelievable.
]]>By: stlouis1baseballhttps://mlb.nbcsports.com/2011/12/06/the-marlins-think-they-have-pujols-in-the-bag/#comment-231064
Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:03:50 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=101188#comment-231064My stomach hurts.
]]>By: jwbiiihttps://mlb.nbcsports.com/2011/12/06/the-marlins-think-they-have-pujols-in-the-bag/#comment-231027
Tue, 06 Dec 2011 22:34:05 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=101188#comment-231027So how did the key players on the 2003 team do after they were dumped?

If the Marlins are loading up for a one time run and then a fire sale, having a no-trade clause might be a bad thing.

]]>By: ta192https://mlb.nbcsports.com/2011/12/06/the-marlins-think-they-have-pujols-in-the-bag/comment-page-2/#comment-230949
Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:28:47 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=101188#comment-230949So I guess this means that after the Colts draft Luck, Payton Manning’s on his way to the Dolphins…
]]>By: Old Gatorhttps://mlb.nbcsports.com/2011/12/06/the-marlins-think-they-have-pujols-in-the-bag/comment-page-2/#comment-230874
Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:44:24 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=101188#comment-230874Wrapped in banana leaves is more like it. This here is Macondo.
]]>By: Old Gatorhttps://mlb.nbcsports.com/2011/12/06/the-marlins-think-they-have-pujols-in-the-bag/#comment-230873
Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:43:10 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=101188#comment-230873Given your three options, I would say you chose well.
]]>By: randygnychttps://mlb.nbcsports.com/2011/12/06/the-marlins-think-they-have-pujols-in-the-bag/comment-page-2/#comment-230867
Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:39:44 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=101188#comment-230867Fielder isn’t in Albert’s universe. Prince has taken a few good swings in the big leagues, nothing more. You refer to fielder’s weight. What you fail to mention is that he’s playing despite being morbidly obese. He can’t be expected to remain healthy and playing, even if he loses 50 pounds. In the short term, he is a textbook case for high risk diabetes, heart disease and degenerative bone/joint damage. I’d venture to bet the farm that fielder can’t fulfil the next contract he signs.
]]>By: SOBEIThttps://mlb.nbcsports.com/2011/12/06/the-marlins-think-they-have-pujols-in-the-bag/#comment-230850
Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:33:52 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=101188#comment-230850LaRussa retiring and $$$$$…those are pretty good reasons.
]]>By: SOBEIThttps://mlb.nbcsports.com/2011/12/06/the-marlins-think-they-have-pujols-in-the-bag/#comment-230846
Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:31:54 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=101188#comment-230846Lack of pitching will not get you very far.
]]>By: beinhorntwinshttps://mlb.nbcsports.com/2011/12/06/the-marlins-think-they-have-pujols-in-the-bag/#comment-230842
Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:30:54 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=101188#comment-230842why don’t you grow up, instead its all about the paper for these guys. once you embrace it you can enjoy the game.
]]>By: SOBEIThttps://mlb.nbcsports.com/2011/12/06/the-marlins-think-they-have-pujols-in-the-bag/#comment-230838
Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:28:25 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=101188#comment-230838@randygnyc – without the Yankees and Red Sox in the market for a 1B, it was impossible for Pujols to get above A-Rod money. It was a perfect storm for A-Rod. But $200M in this market with these sets of teams is pretty impressive on its own. But who would have forecasted the Marlins acting like they are this year? Otherwise, he would not even reach anywhere near $200M with the rest of the teams who need a 1B.
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Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:24:47 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=101188#comment-230834I know Albert Pujols, and Prince Fielder is no Albert Pujols.
]]>By: kpow55https://mlb.nbcsports.com/2011/12/06/the-marlins-think-they-have-pujols-in-the-bag/comment-page-2/#comment-230828
Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:21:12 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=101188#comment-230828How about you “occupy” a job sponge
]]>By: kpow55https://mlb.nbcsports.com/2011/12/06/the-marlins-think-they-have-pujols-in-the-bag/comment-page-2/#comment-230822
Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:19:37 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=101188#comment-230822If the Cardinals refuse to tie up all that money in a 47 year 1st baseman, why not go after Fielder at a slightly discounted rate?

Pujols is obviously/currently the better player but the production will equal out in the near future.

]]>By: spudchukarhttps://mlb.nbcsports.com/2011/12/06/the-marlins-think-they-have-pujols-in-the-bag/comment-page-2/#comment-230789
Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:57:52 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=101188#comment-230789Regardless how this turns out, one thing is for sure; come late Febuary, Jupiter Florida, should be the place to hang. The Cards and Marlins share Spring Training facilities there.
]]>By: okwhitefalconhttps://mlb.nbcsports.com/2011/12/06/the-marlins-think-they-have-pujols-in-the-bag/comment-page-2/#comment-230785
Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:53:52 +0000http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=101188#comment-230785I’ll be bitter for an extended time – very bitter.

I’ve never trusted Mozeliak and Dewitt without the spector of TLR’s presence and influence over the organization.